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and be heard. “The Trust and its contractor, MASS Design Group, have failed to recognize and respect the sovereignty of the Tribe at this sacred site,” Kennedy wrote about not seeking the Tribe’s input before the presentation to ensure historical and cultural accuracy. Kennedy also complained that the public presentation had conflated the history of Celilo Falls with that of Willamette Falls by using slides of the waterfall submerged by Bonneville Dam. “The history of Celilo Falls is a painful part …

equipment that had been purchased and there was none.” The plans were relegated to one of Bailey’s computer files until Tribal members and employees seeking new outdoor recreation opportunities began reaching out after the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Disc golf was a favorite. “We looked at the Tribal campus first because it is within walking distance for employees, and those in Tribal and Elder housing, but there were too many issues so we settled on this site, close to the powwow …

Land Use Board regarding the Tribe’s fishing platform site because the city of West Linn did not regulate the structure, but the Land Use Board dismissed the appeal in April 2019. On July 28, 2021, PGE’s Board of Directors approved a resolution that the company would pursue acquiring all of the state’s rights, title and interest in the contested property. According to the lawsuit, PGE offered the Department of State Lands $150,000 for the agency’s claimed right to the property in January …

Health & Education First Linfield University Camas Festival a rainy success 05.12.2022 Danielle Harrison Education , Culture Camas growing in the Cozine Creek restoration site greets people on a walking tour during the inaugural Camas Festival held at Linfield University in McMinnville on Friday, May 6. (Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer MCMINNVILLE – Despite stormy skies, wind and rain-saturated ground, Linfield University’s first Camas Festival …

million from clinic revenues. During a recent site visit, Webb pointed out architectural features such as indoor fir beams combined with exterior cedar salvaged from the 2020 Detroit Lake wildfire. The 8,400-square-foot interior includes a reception area with vaulted ceiling and children’s play area, spacious medical and dental exam rooms, high-tech labs, a break room and administrative offices. Copper acorns catch rainwater as salmon stamped in the concrete appear to swim toward the 800-square-foot …

of dollars in improving roads and public transportation in the area. However, Grand Ronde Tribal Council members have said previously that the promised share would not come close to making up for damage caused to the Tribe’s economy by the increased competition. Grand Ronde does have a backup plan in place should the Siletz Tribe win approval for a Salem casino. The Tribe owns land in Wood Village, just east of Portland at the site of the former Multnomah Greyhound Park site. If the Salem casino …

to talk about the progress the Tribe has made at this site since we purchased it in 2019,” he said. “My presentation was short as I shared the stage with other presenters, however, I think I was able to convey to the audience how much work the Tribe has accomplished. Given all the other presenters there throughout the day I think it was clear that the Tribe has made significant progress on developing our site along the Willamette River compared to other entities/nonprofits and their respective …

th Leave Champoeq Park paddle to West Linn Willamette Park 1100 12 th St., West Linn, OR 97068 25 th Leave West Linn Willamette Part paddle to Kelly Point Park N. Kelly Point Park Rd., Portland, OR 97203 26 th Leave Kelly Point Park paddle to Ridgefield Pulling canoe out at Ridgefield and camping at La Center @ Coyote Ridge Farm 2404 NW Coyote Ridge Rd., LaCenter, WA 98629 27 th Leave Ridgefield paddle to Kalama (Port of Kalama) 380 W. Marina Dr., Kalama, WA 98625 Take out canoe and trailer …

and the outdoors in general. Ivan was a career logger. He is survived by his three sons: Harry Jeffers of Portland, Ore., Belden Jeffers of Grand Ronde, Ore., and Albert Jeffers of Drain, Ore.; one daughter, Judy Ballini of Beavercreek, Ore.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Jeffers, on Feb. 26, 1976. A funeral service will be held at West Lawn Funeral Home, 225 S. Danebo Ave., Eugene, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, with a burial committal …

Circle. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Fire Hall and Andy Riggs roads. Driving complaint in the area of milepost 29 on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the area of Salmon River Highway and Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency in the 200 block of Jefferson Street in Sheridan. Friday, Feb. 16 Driving complaint in the area of milepost 12 on Highway 22. Driving complaint in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the area …